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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.37, 1,880.12 and 772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.37, 1,880.12 and 772.93 is: 1,066.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.37 : 1,880.12 = 772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.37/1,880.12 = 772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.37x = 1,880.12 × 772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.37x = 1,453,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,201.15/1,362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.67

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